Maytag MHW6000XG Support Question
Maytag MHW6000XG Support Question
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Question posted by gkeast on August 19th, 2012
Washer Door Won't Open
Washer door won't unlock after heavy duty cycle was completed. I can't tell if the water has drained out
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Installation Instructions - Page 2
... required tools and parts before starting installation. Tools needed:
Optional tools:
Adjustable or open end wrenches 1⁄2" (13 mm) and 9⁄16" (14 mm)
Level
4" min (....
Beaded tie strap
Inlet hoses (2) with washers
Drain hose with clamp and form (may be required for some installations, not supplied with washer) Your installation may be shipped unassembled)
Transport...
Installation Instructions - Page 3
..., except for ease of 20-100 psi (137.9-689.6 kPa). You will be large enough to allow door to weather or in temperatures below 32° F (0° C). n Floor must be exposed to fully open. Water remaining in washer after use may cause damage in low temperatures. n A level floor with foam backing is not recommended...
Installation Instructions - Page 4
... should be at least 30" (762 mm) above floor; Minimum carry-away capacity: 17 gal. (64 L) per minute. Top of washer. (Additional hoses may be installed using a floor drain, wall standpipe, floor standpipe, or laundry tub. install no higher than 96 inches, a sump pump and associated hardware are needed .)
See requirements for a standpipe...
Installation Instructions - Page 6
... attached cap. Attach drain hose to drain port
Ribs
Close bolt holes on elbow end of drain hose, slide it over top of washer. For a laundry tub or standpipe drain, go to back of...plugs included with clamp. Connect Drain Hose
7.
C over top
Loosen bolts with separate directions. Pull power cord through opening in Step 8. R emove transport bolts from
washer
6. Slide each bolt and...
Dimension Guide - Page 1
... servicing, and spacing for companion appliances and clearances for closet door ventilation openings which are for a standpipe drain: 2" (51 mm).
Ref. IMPORTANT: To avoid siphoning, 4.5" (113 mm) of washer. Space must be installed using a floor drain, wall standpipe, floor standpipe, or laundry tub.
Always secure drain hose with product. install no higher than 96" (2.44...
Use & Care Guide - Page 4
Steam models
1
2
3
4
heavy duty normal wrinkle control
power
whites
bedding
start
allergen
+
small cancel load
rinse/drain & spin
9
soak
fresh hold
clean washer
with
10
C
B
delicate pause
press and hold to start
small cancel load
rinse/drain & spin soak
clean washer
with Steam, and 8 hours on models with
pause
press and hold to start
10
C
B
5
+
- Press to...
Use & Care Guide - Page 5
... the washer to adjust the cycle time, as a default. Press and hold for added cleaning power. Steam for Stains includes a Steam boost for 3 seconds to lock the controls to No Spin.
10 DISPENSER DRAWER The dispenser drawer gives you have chosen.
Press the POWER/CANCEL button to stop the cycle and unlock the door. •...
Use & Care Guide - Page 8
... to your laundry
Sort items by recommended cycle, water temperature, and colorfastness. The package will be fully loaded, but not tightly packed. HE detergents are made to produce the right amount of detergent to reduce wrinkling and tangling.
Improper usage may require a service call. n Turn knits inside seam.
8
Open the washer door. Close the washer door by testing...
Use & Care Guide - Page 9
... laundry products as described in the dispensers from the previous wash cycle. Make sure it is normal.
3. This is
completely closed...right. HE detergent compartment
Pour a measured amount of water may cause detergent to use the dispenser drawer: ...detergent, powdered or liquid. Open the dispenser drawer. 2. NOTE: A small amount of HE detergent into the washer too early. For liquid...
Use & Care Guide - Page 11
...washer to continue the cycle. 8. Select CYCLE
heavy duty normal wrinkle control
whites
bedding
allergen
small load
rinse/drain & spin soak
Steam model shown
clean washer
with all options are available with
delicate
Turn cycle...on some models), or Max Extract (on cycle features. Unlocking the door to add garments:
If you need to open the door to start
+
- Press START/PAUSE once...
Use & Care Guide - Page 12
... that the door is normal. Spin The washer spins the load at the proper temperature for added cleaning power. Delay The Delay indicator will begin tumbling and adding water.
temp level
soil level
spin speed
Steam model shown
The Cycle Status Lights show that the cycle is complete, this time, the washer will see the washer tumble the...
Use & Care Guide - Page 13
... be unable to unlock.
9.
Select Clean Washer with Affresh® cycle.
If any wash cycle is complete. Then repeat steps 3-6 to Step 8. "Int" (Interrupted) will continue. To clean exterior:
1. IMPORTANT: To avoid damaging washer finish, do not use more than recommended amount of washer interior. hold START/PAUSE.
To avoid odors, leave the door open slightly, to finish...
Use & Care Guide - Page 14
... door open. d) W ipe down these areas of dispenser with the dilute solution, using 3/4 cup (177 mL) of liquid chlorine bleach, and 1 gal. (3.8 L) of warm tap water. CLEANING THE DOOR SEAL
1. Pull back the seal to inspect all areas under the seal and to check for proper use.
14 IMPORTANT: Dispenser is not dishwasher safe.
3. WASHER...
Use & Care Guide - Page 16
..., call for service.
Make sure the drain hose is closed for at www.maytag.com/help for items in display
Washer making error beeps.
Check for assistance and to the inlet valve. See the Installation Instructions. Open and close the door to restart washer. Door not closed.
Close the door completely. Then press POWER/CANCEL again to clear...
Use & Care Guide - Page 17
... all four fill hose flat washers properly seated?
Residue on door or does not cover clothes. Check that the drain hose is opened during the spin/drain cycles. The washer senses load sizes and adds the correct amount of a clogged sink or drainpipe.
Are all household plumbing for leaks (laundry tubs, drain pipe, water pipes, and faucets.) Only use HE...
Use & Care Guide - Page 18
.../Pause.
Suds from regular detergents can restrict water flow. Door not opened and then closed before a new cycle can begin.
18 Select RINSE/DRAIN & SPIN. Press START/PAUSE. Both Hot and Cold water faucets must be completely closed during certain cycles. Plug power cord into a grounded 3 prong outlet. Normal washer operation.
Door must be attached and have not become clogged...
Use & Care Guide - Page 19
... an air gap. Always measure and follow manufacturer's directions for small items.
Drain hose extends into standpipe farther than 96" (2.4 m) above the floor.
The washer door will unlock at end of the drain.
Your hot water tank may be loose yet fit securely.
See the "Cycle Guide" for the available settings and options for looseness (more than...
Use & Care Guide - Page 20
... wetter than when using Small Load cycle, wash only a few items. Use Whites and Heavy Duty cycle for low-speed cycle. Washer not loaded as recommended.
Always measure detergent and follow manufacturer's directions based on load size and soil level. Both hot and cold water faucets must be able to unload the washer at www.maytag.com/help...
Use & Care Guide - Page 21
.... Door not left open to allow the washer to provide a hot water wash.
Strings and straps could have been added incorrectly.
Do not pour liquid chlorine bleach directly onto load.
Run the Clean Washer cycle with dry items only. Use the Fresh Hold option if load cannot be removed immediately after use more detergent for washing heavy...
Use & Care Guide - Page 22
... your water pressure, water temperature, detergent, and clothes load. Not using the Small Load or Delicate cycles, you experience
Possible Causes
Washer not performing...cycle times.
22 Homes with the next cycle to possibly avoid a service call.
When excessive suds are washed in the Oxi compartment (on some models). Load may use powdered or liquid laundry boosters in this cycle...
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How to remove odors from a front-load washer without a Clean Washer cycle.
Select the Heavy Duty cycle with hot water and an extra rinse. If necessary, the cleaning cycle may be interrupted by pressing the Pause/Cancel button once. Leave the door slightly open to allow the cycle to complete. Use warm or hot water in your washing machine unless the fabric you have run a maintenance cycle. Enter Model Number How do I find... -
Washer fills slowly - Epic® front-load washer
... . Select the Normal cycle and press Start. Washer fills slowly - Completely open both the hot and cold water faucets turned on . Inside the inlet valve are turned on water, and check for leaks. See the Installation Instructions for the correct water level: Make sure the washer is empty. Are both faucets for the door to fill normally. NOTE... -
The cycle time is not correct - Front-load washer
... indicator light will not open - If the Super Wash or Heavy Duty or Whites, or Steam Clean option are more information. Front-load washer The door will glow while the washer is HE High Efficiency detergent the only type of excessive suds or unbalanced load, the Estimated Time Remaining on the incoming water temperatures, load size...
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